Kane sits out Bayern training before Celtic match

Kane suffered a knock to the face during Saturdayâs 0-0 draw away to Bayer Levekusen
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Champions League play-off, second leg: Bayern Munich v Celtic (2-1)
Where: Allianz Arena, Munich When: Tuesday 18 March Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Coverage: Radio Scotland and Radio 5 Live commentary, text updates on BBC Sport website & app
Harry Kane missed training with Bayern Munich before Tuesdayâs Champions League play-off second leg against Celtic, but head coach Vincent Kompany says the strikerâs facial injury is ânothing too badâ.
The England captain took a knock in Saturdayâs goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen, although he lasted the whole match.
The 31-year-old scored at Celtic Park last week as the Bundesliga leaders left Glasgow with a 2-1 victory.
âItâs nothing really serious but we have not had much time to recover,â explained Kompany. âTomorrow morning we will see how he feels but I think itâs nothing too bad.â
Kane has 29 goals in 30 appearances for Bayern this season.
Joao Palhinha and Alphonso Davies missed the first leg and neither are expected to return in time for the hosts, who are unbeaten in their past 20 Champions League home matches.
âAs always we start with full motivation,â added Kompany. âWe are very strong at home, itâs a special place for us and the fans.
âWhen you play against teams who are used to dominating and scoring lots of goals itâs always dangerous, as Celtic showed on the day. I thought we dealt with it well but the second leg of this tie has still to be played.â
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Published4 days ago
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Prospect of home final spurs Bayern on
Liam McLeod, BBC Sport Scotland match commentator
Bayern have had their problems on the road in the Champions League recently. They had only won once in seven trips before beating Celtic.
At home in this competition itâs a different story, without a loss since going down 3-2 at the hands of a Kylian Mbappe-inspired Paris Saint Germain in April 2021.
That defeat is their only Champions League home reverse in almost six years.
Vincent Kompany has come in for some local criticism following the draw at title rivals Bayer Leverkusen, with his side second best for much of the game against last seasonâs champions, who just happen to be the only team to win at the Allianz Arena this season.
But they are eight points clear and heavy favourites to secure a last 16 tie against Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid when the draw is made on Friday.
Bayern are under pressure to reach the final given Munich is hosting it.
Lifting the famous trophy for a seventh time in their own city would feel all the more special and Kompany and his players know it.
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Published18 June 2023
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